June 28, 2019

Zambian court withdraws order blocking disposal of Vedanta unit assets

The case has intensified concerns among international miners about resource nationalism in Africa.

June 28, 2019

Death toll rises at Glencore mine in Congo after collapse

Army will deploy at the KOV open-pit mine as the search for more victims continues.

June 27, 2019

PowerChina to build two hydro-power plants in Congo, partners say

Metal output in Congo is hampered by a shortage of power from the national grid,

June 27, 2019

Platinum giants resist pay demands after hitting price jackpot

The world’s biggest platinum producers face a dilemma: they’re reporting bumper profits just as they enter negotiations with labor unions over a three-year wage deal.

June 27, 2019

Zambian court blocks asset sale by Konkola Copper Mines liquidator

Government source says China's Nonferrous Metals Mining Corporation (CNMC) had offered $2 billion for KCM.

June 27, 2019

Gold exploration trends: companies still cautious despite market rebound

Canada returned to its gold exploration leadership position in terms of a number of projects drilled.

June 27, 2019

At least 41 artisanal miners killed in Glencore’s Congo mine collapse

The accident occurred in the KOV open-pit mine at the Kamoto Copper Company concession, in which Glencore owns a 75% stake.

June 26, 2019

Barrick stands firm, saying Acacia’s mine plans need changes

Barrick Gold is sticking to its offer to buy out Acacia Mining, saying assumptions made by the smaller firm about its mine plans were out of touch.

June 26, 2019

Northam Platinum expects Kukama shaft to be operational in FY 2020

The Eland mine had been placed on care and maintenance in 2015 due to a price fall and difficult operating conditions.

June 26, 2019

Kenya cancels environment license of $2bn coal power plant

The 1,050 megawatt project is 51% owned by Centum Investment Co. and backed by General Electric Co.’s Ultra-Supercritical Clean Coal Technology.